April 3, 2024
The story is formulaic, and some aspects may be convenient, but it's well executed and the amount of love invested is palpable.
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March 25, 2024
The heart of the story are Frida’s word by herself the way she was in real life through her diaries: raw, combative and authentic.
March 21, 2024
I was a big fan of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” so I was looking forward to this movie. I’m happy to report that this is a fun entry into the franchise. It feels like the original film with its lore, characters and action sequences
February 21, 2024
Overall, “Dune: Part 2” is the perfect filmmaking tapestry where every fiber is meticulously woven to create the perfect film. It’s an epic masterful cinematic experience.
February 18, 2024
For this genre, Miller's Girl is incredibly bold with wonderfully written dialogue that at times I needed to grab my dictionary. Bartlett crosses so many lines as a writer/director but done so with taste, complexity and intelligence.
February 15, 2024
February 5, 2024
Written and directed by Issa Lopez, “Tigers are not afraid” makes use of supernatural horror in a way she has given “True Detective 4” its own identity.
January 31, 2024
This year’s Sundance didn't disappoint with showing Latino-created and/or -led films. Since two of the three films I discuss below were unavailable online, I decided it’d be best to attend the festival in person to watch them on the big screen as they were meant to be seen.
January 19, 2024
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is incredible to watch at times, but again her character becomes a walking one-sided protester demanding you devour the trauma porn she is lecturing.
January 15, 2024
Having a perspective from space is supposed to cause a spiritual awakening since no borders are distinguishable...Yet, not even being out in space can change the brainwashing done to humanity.